Since its introduction into the world of ophthalmology in 1992, the Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) has remained an effective alternative to traditional keratoplasty for treating severe corneal diseases.1-4 (In cases where penetrating keratoplasty has failed or is unlikely to succeed, particularly in cases of ocular trauma, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, mucous membrane pemphigoid or severe ocular burns, the implantation of an artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis) offers hope for visual...
